Born, in Wake Forest, to John Raymond and Lelia Mae O'Neal, Lewis Raymond O'Neal Sr. never lived more than ten minutes from "home." His parents preceded him in death, as did John Edward (brother), Lois (sister), and Louise (oldest child). Married twice, his previous wives also preceded him in death. Lewis Sr is survived by Annie (sister), Shannan (daughter), Lewis Jr (son), and six grandchildren.
